Other Organizations and Initiatives Related to the Biological Weapons Convention

The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) is not the only treaty which addresses the threats posed by biological and toxin weapons. The regime that prohibits these weapons is bolstered by cooperation and coordination with organizations relevant to the Convention as well as other international instruments.

Unanimously adopting resolution 1540 (2004) under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter, the Security Council decided that all States would establish domestic controls to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and means of delivery, in particular for terrorist purposes, including by establishing appropriate controls over related materials, and adopt legislative measures in that respect.